Portuguese Coins and Coins from Portuguese Territories Before the Foundation of the Nation, 2nd Edition, by Alberto Gomes (Self-published, 1996), is a reference work on medieval Portuguese numismatics.

This edition includes revisions and updates to the first edition, examining coins circulating in Portugal and its territories before the 12th century, including Visigothic, Mozarabic, and early local issues. It details typology, materials, legends, and iconography, situating the coins in their historical and economic context. An essential resource for collectors and scholars of medieval Portuguese coinage.

he Book of the Coins of Portugal 1984–1985, by J. Ferraro Vaz in collaboration with Javier Salgado, represents the first edition of the author’s numismatic catalogue produced jointly with this researcher. The work systematically presents Portuguese coinage from the foundation of the nation in 1128 to contemporary times, also including the coin issues of the former Portuguese colonies.

Alongside the standard red-cover edition, a special limited edition of approximately 170 copies was also published in the same year. This variant is distinguished by its beige-coloured cover and by the use of higher-quality, heavier paper, also beige-toned throughout the entire text block.

Although the editorial content remains identical to the regular edition, this version differs in its presentation and limited print run, making it considerably less common on the numismatic and antiquarian book market. As such, it is particularly sought after by collectors of Portuguese numismatic bibliography.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal 1984–1985, by J. Ferraro Vaz in collaboration with Javier Salgado, marks the first edition of the author’s catalogue produced jointly with this numismatist. The book systematically presents Portuguese coinage from the foundation of the nation in 1128 to contemporary times, including coins from the former Portuguese colonies.

Published in Braga in the mid-1980s, this edition is an important update of Ferraro Vaz’s classic catalogue, providing organized information, market reference values, and illustrations that allow clear identification of the main coin series. Its practical structure and chronological breadth make it a valuable reference for collectors and numismatic scholars.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal – Price Guide 1978, by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, represents a revised edition of the author’s well-known numismatic catalogue, presenting updated market values for Portuguese coins according to the numismatic market of the time.

Published in a more compact format, this edition was designed as a practical reference tool for collectors and dealers, allowing them to follow price developments and identify the principal Portuguese coin series. As part of the ongoing revisions of Ferraro Vaz’s catalogue, this volume forms another stage in the evolution of one of the most influential works in Portuguese numismatic literature.